2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 401 Classical Mechanics

A study of the foundations of advanced mechanics. Three-dimensional formulations of Newtonian physics will be developed. Variational methods, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, non-inertial reference frames, and dynamics of rigid bodies will also be discussed. Same as ENGR 401.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ENGR 401

Prerequisites

MATH 352; PHYS 204

Offered

As needed